KEVIN QUINN
OWNER/FOUNDER & HELI GUIDE
Quinner has given more people the chance to live out their dreams than almost anyone else on the planet.
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Owner / Operator of Points North Heli-Adventures Inc., Cordova, Alaska (22 years)
22 years in the Chugach Mountains Helicopter Skiing
President of US Heli Ski Association for 7 years
Lead Helicopter Ski Guide for Points North (22 years)
Director of all operations for Points North – 28 employees
Avalanche Forecaster for Points North (22 years)
Secretary for US Heli Ski Association (08-2012)
Level 3 Mechanized Guide US Heli Ski Association
Co-founder of the US Heli Ski Association Mechanized Guide School
Director of Safety for Ice Axe Expeditions – Antarctic Ski Cruise Expedition (2009, 2010, 2011)
First person to utilize the long-line (short haul) capabilities with a helicopter to access Alaskan peaks
ISSW committee chair Squaw Valley (2010)
Professional Skier / Athlete
Athlete Ambassador for Palisades Tahoe (Squaw Valley USA ; 2000- current)
P.S.I.A. / U.S.S.A. / AMSP – Ski Instructor – Level 3 P.S.I.A., Level 2 USSA Race coach
Professional Hockey Player (1991-95)(ECHL, WPHL, IHL)
Created, Owned and Operated Pacific Coast School of Hockey for 8 – 17 year olds (1993-96)
Professional Whitewater River Guide (1990- Current)
Professional Licensed Big Game Guide, State of Alaska (1990-Current)
Member of the Alaska Professional Hunters Association
Commercial Pilot / Instrument Rated (over 4000 hours)
EAA Lifetime Member and Young Eagles Pilot
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Certified EMT 1996
WFR – Wilderness Medical Associates (03, 06, 09, 12)
Rope Werks High Angle Rescue Technician (2012)
International Snow Science Workshop (98, 00, 02, 04,06,10,12)
American Avalanche Institute Heli-Ski Guide Level lll Avalanche Certified
US Heli Ski Association Level 3 Mechanized Ski Guide
Butte County Sheriffs Dept. Certified in helicopter short-haul rescue
All Mountain Ski Pro’s Certification
P.S.I.A. Instructor, level lll
U.S.S.A. Race Coach, Level ll
U.S.H.G.A. Certified Paraglide Pilot
U.S.P.A. Certified Sky Diver
Swift Water Rescue Technician
Licensed Big Game Guide, State of Alaska (Dept. Licensing & Transportation 1994)
American Technical Rescue Institute, Ropes & Rigging for Rescue
Rope Works Industrial rigging for Helicopter Ski Guide
Department of Transportation – FAA Commercial / Instrument Rated Pilot
Level 2 Crossfit Trainer (Olympic Lifting, Mobility, Strongman)
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2014 Warren Miller’s – No Turning Back
2012 Warren Miller’s – Flow State
2011 Warren Miller’s – Like Theres No Tomorrow
2010 Warren Miller’s – Wintervention
2009 Warren Miller’s – Dynasty
2008 Warren Miller’s – Children of Winter
2007 Warren Miller’s – Play Ground
2006 Warren Miller’s – Off the Grid
2005 Warren Miller’s – Higher Ground
2004 Warren Miller’s – Impact
2003 Warren Miller’s – Journey
2002 Warren Miller’s – Storm
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Modern Explorer TV Series w/ Jokke Sommer, Miles Daisher, Alexandre Aimard
Warren Miller Off The Grid